OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Color TV
Introduction
Getting started
Basic operation
32WL55A
32WL55E
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You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
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Welcome to Toshiba
• Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of
your new TV.
• Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
•You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control.
• Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 3
Installation ........................................................... 3
Use ....................................................................... 5
Service................................................................. 6
Cleaning ............................................................. 7
Important information............................................. 8
Important information ....................................... 8
Getting started
Installation ................................................................ 9
Connecting an antenna................................... 9
Installing the remote control batteries ............ 9
Exploring your new TV .............................................10
TV top ..................................................................10
TV front ................................................................10
TV back ...............................................................11
Learning about the remote control ......................12
Location of controls ........................................... 12
Turning the TV on .....................................................13
Switching on the TV ........................................... 13
Switching off the TV ...........................................13
Learning about the menu system ......................... 14
Menu display chart ............................................ 14
Selecting a language .......................................15
Programming channel memory ............................16
System selection, Auto tuning ..........................16
Manual tuning ....................................................16
Program sorting ..................................................18
Watching TV programs ...........................................19
Volume, Sound mute, Changing program
positions, Program return, On-screen
information .........................................................19
Basic operation
Viewing the wide-screen picture format .............20
Picture size selection..........................................20
Picture position, Reset ............................................. 21
Picture position adjustment ..............................21
Reset (Picture position adjustment) .................21
Picture quality adjustment ..................................... 22
Picture quality adjustment ................................22
To activate the Black stretch ............................23
To activate the MPEG NR (Noise Reduction) ...
To activate the DNR
(Digital Noise Reduction) ..................................23
To select the Color Temperature......................24
To use the Cinema mode .................................24
Sound adjustment ...................................................25
MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting..............25
Selecting the Dual 1 or Dual 2 mode .............. 25
Stereo/Bilingual selection..................................26
Sound quality adjustment .................................27
Bass boost ...........................................................27
To use the WOW surround sound ..................... 28
To use the stable sound ..................................... 28
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Features
Input selection .........................................................29
Input selection .................................................... 29
Timer, Gray screen activation ................................30
Timer ....................................................................30
To activate Gray screen ................................... 30
Side panel adjustment ...............................................
Side panel adjustment ......................................31
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Teletext – Setting up ................................................32
Teletext mode .................................................... 32
About Teletext.......................................................... 33
Teletext general information ............................ 33
Teletext SW adjustment .....................................33
Teletext – FAST and LIST modes .............................. 34
Using FAST mode ................................................34
Using LIST mode ..................................................34
Teletext – Control buttons.......................................35
Teletext buttons on the remote control...........35
Equipment connections
Side connections..................................................... 36
Connection example ........................................36
Back connections ................................................... 37
Connection example ........................................37
Connecting a computer ........................................38
To connect a computer ....................................38
PC Setting ................................................................. 39
To adjust a PC setting ........................................39
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Troubleshooting ....................................................... 41
Symptom and solution ......................................41
Broadcast system, Specifications ..........................42
Broadcast transmission systems of each
country or region ...............................................42
LCD color television ...........................................42
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Important Safety Instructions
• Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV.
• The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region.
Installation
Always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with
A model: 220-240V, AC 50Hz, E model: 220-240V, AC 50/60Hz and T
model: 110-240V, AC 50/60Hz.
Do not use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire
or an electric shock.
WARNING ABOUT THREE-WIRE GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG:
Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This system is
equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will
only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace the wall outlet.
Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.
Never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock.
Check!
About the fuse
In a three pin earthing-type, the fuse fitted
in this plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362. It should only be replaced by a
correctly rated and approved type and the
fuse cover must be refitted.
Introduction
Ex. 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Getting started
Basic operation
Do not place the TV in an unstabilized location such as on a shaky
table, incline or location subject to vibration.
The TV may drop or fall down which may cause injury or damage.
The slots and openings in the cabinet must never be blocked or
covered.
• Do not place the TV so that it is facing upwards, or on its side.
• Do not place the TV into a closet or bookshelf where the ventilation is
poor.
• Do not spread a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the TV.
• When installing the TV against a wall, keep the TV at least 10 cm from
the wall.
• Do not place the TV on an unstable object, such as a carpet, or a
cushion, etc.
The inside of this TV will overheat if the ventilation holes are sealed,
which may result in a fire.
Never place the TV near a heater.
The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in fire or
electric shock.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Installation (continued)
Do not place the TV in locations exposed to high humidity levels such
as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil,
smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of
dust.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two
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Use
Do not place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles
or nightlights on, or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic
and lead to fires.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this
may cause a fire or an electric shock. If small objects drop inside the TV,
turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately
and contact a service technician.
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Basic operation
Do not insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water inside the TV from
ventilation holes and other places.
These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn off the TV and remove the
power plug from the outlet immediately and contact a service technician.
Be especially careful that children do not insert objects in the TV.
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them from
climbing on top of the TV.
It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury.
When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during
vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet for
safety.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Use (continued)
Do not pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall
outlet.
Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is
yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may
occur.
Do not cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or apply
excessive force or tension to it.
Do not place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may
cause damage, fire or electric shock. Contact a service technician if the
power cord is damaged.
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If there is thunder or lightning, do not touch the antenna cable or other
connected cables.
You may suffer an electric shock.
Service
Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by yourself.
If it may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a service technician for
inspection and repairs.
When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or peculiar smells comes from
the TV, turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately.
Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then contact a service
technician. If the TV is still used in this condition, it may then cause a fire
or an electric shock.
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Important information
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Important information
About LCD screen
• If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in
the place such as window side or outside of the room.
• Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage
the LCD screen.
About cabinet
• Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet.
This may cause a discoloration or damage the cabinet.
Some pixels of the screen do not light up
• The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a
sign of a malfunction.
About Interference
• The LCD display may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives
electromagnetic waves (e.g. AM radios and video equipment).
About using under the low temperature places
•
If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness may vary until the
This is not a sign of a malfunction.
About afterimage
• If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain on the screen, however it will disappear.
This is not a sign of malfunction.
LCD
monitor warms up.
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Getting started
Installation
Connecting an antenna
Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used.
The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area.
Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area.
Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main POWER switches.
Before connecting the antenna cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 11).
VHF and/or
UHF antenna
300 Ω twin-lead feeder
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75 Ω
Antenna adaptor
(not supplied)
75 Ω coaxial cable
Plug
(not supplied)
antenna
terminal
75 Ω
antenna
terminal
Installing the remote control batteries
Remove the battery cover.
Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matching the –/+
polarities of the battery to the –/+ marks inside the
battery compartment.
Basic operation
TV back view
Features
Effective range
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Caution:
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal
area. Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
• Do not mix battery types or combine used
batteries with new ones.
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within 5 m
Notes:
• If the remote control does not operate correctly,
or if the operating range becomes reduced,
replace both batteries with new ones.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the
remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking
into the battery compartment.
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Exploring your new TV
•You can operate your TV using the buttons on the top of the panel or the remote control. The back and side of the
panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on
pages 36-38.
TV top
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
Getting Started
OK
Input source
selection [29]
MENU [14]
Top view
MENU
Volume – + [19]
Menu [14]
TV top view
You can swivel the TV screen.
Swivel angle: 15 degrees to
left and right.
Power [13]
Program position [19]
Menu [14]
TV front
TV front view
On-timer indicator (green) [30]
Power indicator (red)
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TV back
• Before the connecting external equipment etc., remove the back terminal covers (squeeze tabs ( mark in the figure
below) and pull covers).
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(1)
Video input/
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
terminals [37]
(3)
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
terminals [37]
RGB/PC
Audio input [38]
MONITOR
output terminals
[37]
Right side view
TV back view
Power cord
Cable holder*
Back view
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Left side view
Features
(2) Video 2
input terminals [36]
Headphone jack
(3.5 mm, stereo)
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Antenna input
[9]
RGB/PC input
[38]
Headphones
(Not supplied)
*You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc.
When moving the TV, do not hold this holder.
Note:
Inserting the Headphone jack will mute the sound from all speakers and deliver normal stereo left and right sounds to the
headphones.
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Getting started
Learning about the remote control
Location of controls
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
Getting Started
Teletext on/off [33 – 35]
CALL [17, 19]
Initial/index function for Teletext [35]
To return to the previous program [19]
Picture mode selection [22]
MENU [14]
DVD MENU
• Menu [14]
• Volume – + [19]
OK [14, 29]
Stereo/bilingual selection [26]
DVD
MENU
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P
Power on/Standby [13]
(For Toshiba TV/VCR/DVD)
Number buttons (0-9) [19, 30]
• Input source selection [29]
( 1 – 3, PC)
• To access sub-pages when in
teletext [33]
Picture size selection [20]
EXIT [15]
• Menu [14]
• Program position [19]
• Teletext [34]
Mode switch
TV : To control TV
VCR : To control VCR
DVD : To control DVD
When in VCR or DVD mode:
(Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD
players)
to PAUSE
to EJECT
to SKIP-REWIND
to SKIP-FORWARD
to PLAY
to STOP
to REWIND
to FAST FORWARD
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Bass boost on/off [27]
Sound mute [19]
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Turning the TV on
• Plug the power cord to a wall outlet.
Switching on the TV
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TV top view
MENU
OK
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DVD
MENU
P
OK
P
Press the Power button on
the TV or press the button
1
Mono
on the remote control.
Switching off the TV
Press the Power button on the TV or press the button
on the remote control to switch to the standby mode.
Notes:
• When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as
during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall
outlet.
• The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes
if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its
broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in external input
or PC input mode.
• If power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode
Memory feature turns on the TV automatically when power is
applied again. If power is going to be off for a long time and you
are going to be away from your TV, unplug the power cord to
prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.
Getting started
Basic operation
Features
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VTR
DVD
Note:
If you watch black and white programs
when the color system mode is set to
Auto, color noise may appear on the
screen. In this case, select the appropriate
Color system (For the system of each
country or region, refer to pages 17 and
42).
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Getting started
Learning about the menu system
•We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system:
•Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the or button to select main menu headings.
•Press the or button to select an item.
•Press the or button to select or adjust setting.
•Press the OK button to display the next menu.
Menu display chart
PICTURE
menu
Getting Started
Picture settings
Cinema mode
MENU
PICTURE
EXIT
Back Watch TV
OK OK
Picture settings
Cinema mode
MENU
PICTURE
EXIT
Back Watch TV
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Picture settings 1/ 2
Color Temperature
Back light
Contrast
Brightness
MENU
Back Watch TV
Color
Tint
Sharpness
MENU
Back Watch TV
Picture settings 2/ 2
EXIT
EXIT
Low
Auto
Normal
100
100
50
50
0
0
On
Contrast 100
SOUND
menu
SET UP
menu
TIMER
menu
MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
MENU
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position
EXIT
Back Watch TV
EXIT
Back Watch TV
SOUND 1/ 2
SET UP
TIMER
Auto
Dual 1
0
0
0
OK
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
00:00
00:00
00
Stable sound
MTS
Dual
Bass
MENU
Back Watch TV
Treble
Balance
WOW
MENU
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position
EXIT
Back Watch TV
EXIT
Back Watch TV
SOUND 2/ 2
SOUND 1/ 2
EXIT
SET UP
TIMER
Auto
Dual 1
0
0
0
OK
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
00:00
00:00
00
Off
Bass 0
Auto tuning
Press OK key to start.
!
OK
EXIT for no change.
MENU
EXIT
Back Watch TV
OK
Searching
Pos :2
EXIT
Stop
Auto tuning
MENU
EXIT
Back Watch TV
FUNCTION
menu
Teletext
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
MENU
FUNCTION
EXIT
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FAST
On
MENU
1
2
Teletext
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
MENU
EXIT
Back Watch TV
FUNCTION
EXIT
Back Watch TV
FAST
1
On
2
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Selecting a language
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MENU
DVD
MENU
P
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Choose from seven different languages (English, Chinese (CS),
Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic) for the on-screen
display.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
Press the or button to
select Language.
Press the or button to
select the desired language.
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
OK
OK
OK
OK
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Notes:
•
In the video input mode ( 1 - 3), Auto tuning, Manual
tuning and Program sorting are not available. Instead, Manual
setting appears in the SET UP menu (see page 29).
• If you connect external equipment via component video source to
external input, Color system selection in the Manual setting menu
is not available.
• If you do not make a selection for a while, the menu display
disappears automatically.
• If you want to close the menu display instantly, press the EXIT
button.
•To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
• The buttons function as the Program position P /P
buttons when there is no menu display on the screen.
• The buttons function as the Volume +/ – buttons when
there is no menu display on the screen.
• In the PC input mode, PC Setting appears in the SET UP menu
(see page 39).
• In the 480i or 576i input signals mode, you can select the Cinema
mode in the PICTURE menu (see page 24).
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Programming channel memory
• First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset
channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tune into only desired channels.
•
Use the Channel search operation if desired channels cannot be preset with the Auto tuning or if you would like to
preset channels to specific position numbers one by one.
System selection, Auto tuning
Getting Started
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MENU
DVD
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OK
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Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Auto tuning.
Press the OK button to display
the Auto tuning menu.
Press the OK button to start the
automatic search.
The search will begin for all
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
Press OK key to start.
!
EXIT for no change.
MENU
Searching
Pos :2
EXIT
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
Auto tuning
EXIT
Back Watch TV
Auto tuning
Stop
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
available stations.
The slide bar will move along the line as the search
progresses.
If you make a mistake, simply repeat steps 1-4 to start again
from the beginning.
When the automatic search is complete, the TV will
automatically return to the first program position.
Press the P or P button to view the programmed
position.
TV
VCR
DVD
P
Manual tuning
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Manual tuning.
Press the OK button to display
the Manual tuning menu.
Press the or button to
select the program position you
want to arrange.
Press the OK button to display
the breakdown menu.
Press the or button to
select an item, then press the
or button to select the item as
shown below.
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
Prog. Sys. Label
1
2
3
4
5
6
OK
MENU
1
OK
MENU
A
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
Manual tuning
D/K
D/K
D/K
D/K
D/K
D/K
Select
Back Watch TV
D/K
Store
Back Watch TV
B
Manual tuning
Program
A
C
D
EXIT
EXIT
E
F
English
OK
OK
OK
OK
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DVD
MENU
TV
VCR
DVD
P
OK
P
EXIT
A. Program position selection
B. Sound system (see page 42)
C. Color system (see page 42)
A : Automatic (factory set), P : PAL, S : SECAM
N4 : NTSC 4.43 (MHz), N3 : NTSC 3.58 (MHz)
If the color of a certain channel is abnormal, the automatic
color system selection (A) may have malfunctioned, or
sound system selection is wrong. In such a case, select
another color and/or sound system (see page 42).
D. Program position skip selection
Press the or button to turn the program position skip
option on “ ” or off “ ”.
The program position will then be skipped when you
select channels with the P or P button.
The “ ” mark will appear beside a program position
number when you use the Number button on the remote
control.
E. Channel search operation
Press the button to search up the band or the button
to search down the band.
Press the or button repeatedly until your desired
channel is displayed.
When a station/satellite is found, it will be displayed.
DO NOT PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS WHILE THE
SET IS TUNING.
F. Auto Fine Tuning
Press the or button to turn the Auto Fine Tuning
option on “ ” or off “0”.
The Auto Fine Tuning feature automatically corrects slight
fluctuations when receiving signals.
Manual Fine Tuning
While the Auto Fine Tuning turn off “0”, press the or
button so that the better picture and sound are obtained.
G. Label
Station labels appear under the program position display
each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press
the CALL button.
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To change or create station labels:
1) Press the or button repeatedly to select a
character for the first space, then press the button.
*(blank space)
2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. If you
would like a blank space in the label name, you must
choose a blank space from the list of characters.
Press the OK button to store your settings.
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Programming channel memory
• This TV is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live.
•Program sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the program position of your choice.
Program sorting
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Ex.: To swap channel ABCD (Prog.1) for channel MNOP (Prog.4):
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Program sorting.
Press the OK button to display
the Program sorting menu.
Press the or button to
select the channel ABCD, then
press the button.
Language
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program sorting
Picture position
MENU
Prog. Label
1
2
3
4
5
6
Select
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EFGH
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MNOP
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OK
OK
OK
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Press the button to select the
new position “4”, then press
the button.
Press the button to select the
channel MNOP, then press the
button.
Press the button to select the
new position “1”, then press
the button.
Confirm new sorting list.
Prog. Label
Prog. Label
Prog. Label
Program sorting
1
2
3
4
5
6
Sort Store
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Sort Store
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Select
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IJKL
MNOP
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EFGH
IJKL
ABCD
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MNOP
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ABCD
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To alter the volume:
Press the
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Viewing the wide-screen picture format
• This TV is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being
transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3.
Picture size selection
Press the button repeatedly to view the options available.
Super live
This setting will enlarge the 4:3
image to fit the screen by
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horizontally, holding the correct
proportions at the center of the
image.
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Notes:
• Using the special functions to change
the size of the displayed image (e.g.
changing the height/width ratio) for the
purpose of public display or
commercial gain may infringe on
copyright laws.
• The picture size selection is not
available for 720p/1080i input signals.
• If the aspect ratio of the selected format
is different from the one of the TV
transmission or video program, it can
cause a difference in vision. Change to
the correct aspect ratio picture size.
• When the PC input mode (see page 29)
is selected, the picture size selection is
wide or 4:3 only.
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Cinema
When watching “letterbox format”
films/video tapes, this setting will
eliminate or reduce the black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen
by zooming in and selecting the
image without distortion.
Subtitle
When subtitles are included on a
letterbox format broadcast, this
setting will raise the picture so that
the most of text is displayed.
14:9
Use this setting when watching a
14:9 broadcast.
Wide
Use this setting when watching a
wide-screen DVD, wide-screen
video tape or a 16:9 broadcast
(when available). Due to the range
of wide-screen formats (16:9, 14:9,
20:9 etc.), you may see bars on the
top and bottom of the screen.
4:3
Use this setting to view a true 4:3
broadcast.
Subtitle
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Picture position, Reset
Picture position adjustment
Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your
viewing preferences.
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To adjust the picture position:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Picture position.
Press the OK button to display
the Picture position menu.
The menu will vary depending
upon the widescreen format
you have previously chosen.
Press the or button to
select an item you want to
adjust.
Press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
Reset (Picture position adjustment)
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Features
This function resets your picture position settings to the factory
settings.
To reset the picture position:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Picture position, then
press the OK button.
Press the or button to
select Reset, then press the OK
button.
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Picture quality adjustment
Picture quality adjustment
To select the picture mode:
You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset
modes and one user-set mode.
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•Press the button to select
the desired picture quality.
Dynamic, Standard, Mild and
Memory (user-set) can be selected
cyclically.
Dynamic
Mode Picture quality
Dynamic bright and dynamic picture
Standard standard picture
Mild soft picture
Memory the picture quality you set
Note:
In the PC input mode (see page 29), you cannot be available this
mode.
To adjust the basic picture quality:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
Press the or button to
select the Picture settings
menu, then press the OK
button.
Back light
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
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100
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50
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The Tint may only be adjusted on a tape
which has been recorded and played back
on an NTSC VCR.
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Press the or button to
select Back light, Contrast,
Brightness, Color, Tint or
Sharpness, then press the or
button to adjust the level.
Selection Pressing
Back light darker lighter
Contrast lower higher
Brightness darker lighter
Color paler deeper
Tint reddish greenish
Sharpness softer sharper
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This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture
which improves definition.
From the Picture settings
menu, press the or button
to select Black stretch on the
2nd page.
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Color Temperature
Picture settings
Normal
On
Low
Auto
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Press the or button to
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select On or Off.
To activate the MPEG NR (Noise Reduction)
If MPEG pictures include mosquito noise (grainy outlines around
images within the picture which may result depending on
compression and conversion rates), it may be reduced by using this
function.
From the Picture settings
menu, press the or button
to select MPEG NR on the 2nd
page.
Press the or button to
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Color Temperature
MPEG NR
select Off, Low, Middle or
High.
Note:
This function is available for 480i, 576i and 1080i signals.
Picture settings
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On
High
Auto
Normal
High
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To activate the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
If the received signal is weak and the picture is blurry, the picture
may be improved by using this function.
From the Picture settings
menu, press the or button
to select DNR on the 2nd page.
Press the or button to
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Color Temperature
DNR
Picture settings 2 /2
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On
High
Auto
Normal
Auto
select Auto, Low, Middle, High
or Off.
Note:
This function is available for 480i and 576i signals.
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Picture quality adjustment
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To select the Color Temperature
You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset
color temperatures: Cool, Normal or Warm.
Picture settings
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Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
Press the or button to
select the Picture settings
menu, then press the OK
button.
Press the or button to
select Color Temperature on
the 2nd page, then press the
or button to select mode
you prefer.
Black stretch
MPEG NR
DNR
Color Temperature
MENU
Color Temperature
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On
High
Auto
Normal
Normal
2/2
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Cool : Lends a blue hue to the picture.
Normal : Neutral
Warm : Lends a red hue to the picture.
To use the Cinema mode
A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas movie
software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on television at
home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a second. To convert
this signal to reproduce a smooth motion and picture quality, select
the On mode.
Effective signal and setup conditions
• When the Video input mode is selected.
• When the input signal format is 480i and 576i signals.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the PICTURE menu.
Press the or button to
select Cinema mode, then press
the or button to select On
or Off.
Picture settings
Cinema mode
MENU
Cinema mode
PICTURE
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On
On
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A DVD movie with a subtitle is input from a DVD player, the
Cinema mode may not work correctly.
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Sound adjustment
MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) setting
Setting the MTS mode:
Auto mode
The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual
programs depending on the broadcast signal.
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Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
Press the or button to
select MTS, then press the or
button to select Auto or
Mono.
Mono mode
If you experience noise or poor reception of any stereo/bilingual
program, set the MTS mode to Mono.
Noise will be reduced and reception may improve.
Note:
If you experience noise with a particular program on whose channel
reception is usually good, try setting MTS mode to Auto, then
switch the button to Mono (monaural) (see page 26).
MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
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Dual 1
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OK
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You can hear only Dual 1 or Dual 2 sound selected, whenever
bilingual programs are received.
Press the MENU button, then press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
Press the
select Dual, then press the
to select Dual 1 or Dual 2.
or
button to
or
MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
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SOUND 1/ 2
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Dual 1
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OK
Notes:
• When the MTS setting is in Mono mode, the Dual menu is not
selectable.
• The Dual menu setting status remains even if the TV is turned off.
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Sound adjustment
Stereo/Bilingual selection
To select the stereo programs:
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When a stereo program is
received, Stereo appears.
Press the button to select
the stereo/monaural mode.
Stereo and Mono appear
cyclically on the screen.
Display Reception mode
Stereo Stereo
Mono Monaural
Stereo
ABCD10
Stereo
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To select the bilingual programs:
When a bilingual program is
received, Dual appears.
Press the button to select
the sound to be heard. The
sound differs according to the
transmission system: NICAM
or German stereo/bilingual broadcast. Dual 1, Dual 2
and Mono appear cyclically on the screen.
Sound to be heard
Display
NICAM
Dual 1 Sub I sound Main sound
Dual 2 Sub II sound Sub sound
Mono Main sound —
Note:
These settings are not stored in the TV memory.
ABCD10
Dual 1
German stereo/
bilingual broadcast
Dual
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To adjust the sound quality:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
Press the or button to
select Bass, Treble or Balance.
MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
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Dual 1
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Press the or button to
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adjust the level.
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Bass weaker stronger
Treble weaker stronger
Balance decreases the decreases the
right channel left channel
Bass boost
To use the Bass boost:
Press the button to display
Bass boost level.
While the Bass boost display is on the screen, press the
or –
button to adjust the Bass boost level.
To turn off the Bass boost, press
the button to display Bass
boost Off.
Bass boost 70
Bass boost Off
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Sound adjustment
To use the WOW surround sound
WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that
creates a thrilling surround experience with deep, rich bass from
stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer and
wider.
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Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SOUND menu.
Press the or button to
select WOW, then press the OK
button.
Press the or button to select
an item you want to adjust, then
press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
MTS
Dual
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
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FOCUS
TruBass
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Auto
Dual 1
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Off
On
High
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SRS 3D: To turn On or Off the surround effect.
•
FOCUS: To turn On or Off the surround effect.
•
TruBass: To select your desired bass expansion level (Off, Low or
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To use the Stable sound
When the signal source is changed, the Stable sound function limits
the high volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume. For
example, this will prevent the sudden increase in volume that often
happens when a TV program switches to a commercial.
From the SOUND menu, press
the or button to select
Stable sound on the 2nd page.
Press the or button to
select On or Off.
Stable sound
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Notes:
• If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D
effect does not work.
• WOW, SRS and
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Input selection
Input selection
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MENU
OK
To select input source:
Press and hold the button or
press the OK button on the
remote control until the video
input mode list appears on the
screen, then press the
button to select appropriate
input source (or press the
or
OK:
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button on the top of the panel or
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button on the remote control
repeatedly to select required
input source directly).
Press the OK button.
Ex. PC input mode
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Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select Manual setting, then
press the OK button.
Language
Manual setting
Picture position
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OK
OK
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DVD
Notes:
•To return to the TV mode from the PC
input mode, press the button.
• When the component video input or PC
input mode is selected, the
MONITOR output terminals (see
page 37) output audio signal only.
Press the or button to
select an item, then press the
or button to select the item
as shown below.
A. Color System
OK
MENU
Manual setting
Color system:Auto
A
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A B
Confirm that color system is set to “A” (Auto). If not, select
“A” with the or button.
B. Video label
The video label allows you to label each input source for your
TV.
To change or create video labels:
1) Press the or button repeatedly to select a character
for the first space, then press the button.
*(blank space)
2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters.
If you would like a blank space in the label name, you
must choose a blank space from the list of characters.
Press the OK button to store your settings.
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Timer, Gray screen activation
Timer
The Timer is especially useful if you
want the TV to turn itself on or off after a
selected period of time.
Activation of the Timer is indicated by
the green “On-timer indicator”, on the
front of the TV (see page 10).
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To select the timer menu:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the TIMER menu.
Press the or button to
Sleep timer
On timer
On timer Position
TIMER
00:00
00:30
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select the required timer mode
(On timer or Sleep timer (Turn
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off the TV)).
Press the Number buttons (0-9), or button to set the On
or Off delay time, e.g. on in 30 minutes and program 3
selected.
Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. When setting the On
timer, press the or button to select the On timer Position
and enter the program position number you want to watch.
Set the Standby mode by pressing the button on the
remote control or Power button on the TV.
Note:
The time display will set by 10 minutes, up to 12 hours 50 minutes.
To activate Gray screen
With the Gray screen function On, the screen will automatically turn
gray and the sound will be muted when no signal is being received.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
Press the or button to
Side panel
select Gray screen.
MENU
Press the or button to select On or Off.
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Side panel adjustment
Side panel adjustment
You can adjust the brightness of side panel in 14:9 or 4:3 mode.
To adjust the Side panel setting:
Press the MENU button, then
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press the or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
Press the or button to
select Side panel.
Teletext
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
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Press the or button to
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Teletext – Setting up
• This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing
Teletext FAST and LIST which are explained on page 34.
Teletext mode
To select Teletext mode:
Select a channel position with the desired teletext service.
Press the MENU button, then
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press the or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
Press the or button to
select Teletext.
Teletext
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
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When you are watching the teletext
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Teletext general information
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button:
Pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen.
Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast
picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to
return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels.
When you first press the button to access the text service, the
first page you see will be the initial page.
In FAST mode, this displays the main subjects available and their
relevant page numbers.
In LIST mode, you will see the page numbers currently stored on
the each color button.
Sub-pages:
Once in this chosen page, if there are sub-pages they will
automatically load into memory without changing the one you are
reading. Arrows will appear alongside the page number, indicating
sub-pages which have loaded to the left or right of the one on the
screen. If there are many sub-pages, it will take a long time for them
all to load and this will depend on the speed with which the
broadcaster transmits them.
To access the sub-pages in memory, press the ( ) button,
then use the and buttons to view them.
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If reception is weak, the picture may appear blurred, and text may
not appear clearly on the screen. In this case, use this function to
make text appear clearer.
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the FUNCTION menu.
Teletext
Teletext SW
Gray screen
Side panel
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Press the or button to select Teletext SW, then press the
or button to adjust 1, 2 or 3 modes.
Note:
This function may not be available in some cases.
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Teletext – Control buttons
• Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions.
Teletext buttons on the remote control
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Note:
It will not be possible to change
program position while in Teletext
mode, you will have to cancel the
teletext first by pressing the
button to return to a normal TV picture.
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To display a page of teletext:
Press the button to display teletext. Press again to
superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press
again to return to normal TV mode.
To display an index/initial page:
In FAST-mode
Press the button to access the index page. The one
displayed is dependant on the broadcaster.
In LIST-mode
Press the button to return to the 100 page or initial page.
To reveal concealed text:
Some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes. To discover the
solutions, press the button.
To hold a wanted page:
This feature is included as it is part of the broadcast teletext system
but you will not need it as this TV allows you to control the display
of sub-pages.
To enlarge the teletext display size:
Press the button once to enlarge the top half of the page, press
again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press again to revert to
the normal size.
To select a page while viewing a normal picture:
When in teletext mode, if a page selection is made and then the
button is pressed, a normal picture will be displayed. The TV
will indicate when the page is present by displaying the title bar of
the text page at the top of the screen. Press the button to view
the page.
Getting started
Basic operation
Features
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VCR
DVD
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To select the time display:
If you press the button while
watching a normal TV broadcast, you
will see a time display from the
broadcaster. It will remain on the
screen for about 5 seconds.
9:56 and 25 seconds p.m.
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Equipment connections
Side connections
•
You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the left side of the TV (2).
Connection example
Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details.
TV back view
Left side view
•To select the side inputs, press and hold the button until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then
press the or button to select 2 (see page 29), then press OK.
Equipment
connections
• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches.
• If you connect mono sound equipment to (2), connect the audio output of the equipment to the L/MONO jack
on the TV.
•You can enjoy Video Games with this TV. However shooting games, which shoots at a target on the TV screen with
a light gun, may not work because of the LCD Color TV properties.
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Video Games
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Equipment connections
Back connections
Connection example
Back view
TV right side view
DVD video player
(with component
video outputs)
or
Introduction
Getting started
Computer
• Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches.
• Before connecting any external equipment, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11).
• The unauthorized recording of television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the
provisions of copyright laws.
• The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT consists of three component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) and provides the
best picture performance. These jacks can only be used with the component video compatible equipment e.g. DVD
video player etc.
• Connect either the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals or VIDEO input terminal ( (1)), whichever terminal
is used. Do not connect both of these terminals.
VCR
Set Top Box
VCR (Recording)
Basic operation
Features
Viewing teletext
Equipment
connections
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Equipment connections
Connecting a computer
• Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal covers (see page 11).
• An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected.
To connect a computer
TV back view
Audio cable
for PC-to-TV
Computer
connection
Mini D-sub
15 pin
Equipment
connections
RGB PC cable
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV.
The following signals can be displayed:
• VGA: VESA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz • SVGA: VESA 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz • XGA: VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
However, these signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel.
Therefore, the TV may not display small text properly.
Notes:
• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible mini D-sub 15 pin terminal.
•A bar may appear in the upper, lower, right or left side of the screen, or parts of the picture may be obscured
depending on some signals. This is not the malfunction.
• If the edges of the picture are stretched, readjust the picture position adjustment in the PC Setting menu.
• Depending on the specification of the PC you are playing the DVD-Video on, and the DVD’s title, some scenes may
be skipped, or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes.
Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector
Pin assignment for RGB/PC
terminal
Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name
1R 9 NC
2G 10 Ground
3B 11 NC
4 NC (not connected) 12 NC
5NC13H-sync
6Ground 14 V-sync
7Ground 15 NC
8Ground
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PC Setting
• In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting
menu and Cinema mode (see page 14).
• In the PC input mode, the Manual setting (see page 29) is not displayed.
To adjust a PC setting
First press and hold the button until the video input mode list
appears on the screen, then press the or and OK buttons in
order to select the PC input mode (see page 29).
CALL
MENU
DVD
MENU
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OK
P
EXIT
To adjust the Picture size/position:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button to
select PC Setting.
Press the OK button to display
the PC Setting menu.
Press the or button to
select an option you want to
adjust. (Picture size/position
menu: Horizontal position,
Horizontal width, Vertical
position and Vertical height)
Press the or button to
adjust the settings as required.
Language
PC Setting
MENU
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
Sampling clock
MENU
Horizontal position 0
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
PC Setting
EXIT
Back Watch TV
English
OK
0
0
0
0
0
0
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VCR
DVD
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PC Setting
(continued)
• If the clock phase, which synchronize the PC signal and LCD display, is not optimized, the picture will blur.
This function enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture.
• If the sampling clock does not synchronize with the dot clock frequency of the PC, blurred picture detail will occur,
or screen width will change, or drift patterns in vertical lines may be apparent.
This function enables you to adjust it and optimize the picture.
• The Reset function adjusts the PC Setting (for all VGA, SVGA and XGA) to the factory settings.
To adjust a PC setting (continued)
First press and hold the button until the video input mode list
appears on the screen, then press the or and OK buttons in
order to select the PC input mode (see page 29).
CALL
MENU
DVD
MENU
21 3
54 6
87 9
0
P
EXIT
To adjust the Clock phase of the picture:
Press the MENU button, then
press the or button to
display the SET UP menu.
Press the or button
to select PC Setting.
Press the OK button, then press
the or button to select
Clock phase.
Press the or button to
obtain a clear picture.
Language
PC Setting
MENU
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
Sampling clock
MENU
Clock phase 0
SET UP
EXIT
Back Watch TV
PC Setting
EXIT
Back Watch TV
English
OK
0
0
0
0
0
0
1/2
Equipment
connections
OK
P
TV
VCR
DVD
Note:
The optimum points of the clock phase
and sampling clock adjustments may be
incomprehensible according to the input
signals.
To adjust the Sampling clock:
From the PC Setting menu,
press the or button
to select Sampling clock.
Press the or button to
optimize the picture.
To reset the PC Setting:
From the PC Setting menu,
press the or button to
select Reset on the 2nd page.
Press the OK button.
Horizontal position
Horizontal width
Vertical position
Vertical height
Clock phase
Sampling clock
MENU
Sampling clock 0
Reset
MENU
PC Setting
EXIT
Back Watch TV
PC Setting 2/ 2
EXIT
Back Watch TV
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OK
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Troubleshooting
• Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some
solutions.
Symptom and solution
Symptom Solution
TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press .
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.
No picture, no sound • Check the antenna connections.
No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press +, – or .
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
Poor sound, picture OK • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the PICTURE menu.
Poor reception of broadcast channels • Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Make sure the Color system is properly set.
Introduction
Getting started
Basic operation
Teletext problems • Check the antenna connections.
Good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal.
Multiple images • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Antenna reception may be poor. Use a high directional outdoor
antenna.
• Check if the direction of the antenna has changed.
Poor color or no color • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the Tint and/or Color in the PICTURE menu.
The remote control does not operate • Remove all obstructions between the remote control and the remote
control sensor in the TV.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace them with new
ones.
• Check that the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control is
properly set.
Some pixels of the screen do not light up • The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high
level of precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of the
screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This
is not a sign of a malfunction.
The brightness of the screen comes
down, or flickers of the screen are
caused, or some parts of the screen do
not light up.
• When you just buy and start to use this TV, a flickering may be
caused in the screen. In this case, switch off the TV, then switch on it
again to cure the condition.
• The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light on this TV
has longevity. When the brightness of the screen comes down, or the
flickers of the screen are caused, or some parts of the screen do not
light up, it may reach the end of its life. Contact a service technician.
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• If you switch the TV on at 0°C and under, wait until the display
warms up.
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Broadcast system, Specifications
Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region
Area Country or Region
Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc.
China PAL D/K
Asia
M. E.
Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. PAL B/G
Africa Republic of South Africa, etc. PAL I
South
America
Note:
PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 (MHz) are different color signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to different
countries or region. NTSC 4.43 (MHz) is used in special VCRs to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL
television equipment.
China Hong Kong PAL I
Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM B/G
Russian Federation, etc. SECAM D/K
Myanmar, etc. NTSC M
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc. PAL N
Brazil PAL M
Chile, Colombia, etc. NTSC M
Color Sound
System
PA L B/G
LCD color television
Model 32WL55A, 32WL55E, 32WL55T
Power source 32WL55A 220V - 240V AC, 50 Hz
32WL55E 220V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
32WL55T 110V - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 155W, 0.8W (standby)
Dimensions 794mm (W) 630mm (H) 300mm (D)
Mass (Weight) 21.5 kg
Television system Channel coverage:
(Antenna input) PAL B/G (CCIR) VHF 2 - 12
UHF 21 - 69
CATV X - Z+2, S1 - S41
PA L I ( UK) VHF -
UHF 21 - 69
CATV -
PA L D/K (CHINA) VHF 1 - 12
UHF 13 - 57
CATV Z1 - Z38
SECAM B/G (CCIR) VHF 2 - 12
UHF 21 - 69
CATV X - Z+2, S1 - S41
SECAM D/K (OIRT) VHF 1 - 12
UHF 21 - 69
CATV X1 - X19
NTSC M (US) VHF 2 - 13
UHF 14 - 69
CATV A6 - A1, A - W, AA - ZZ, AAA, BBB
NTSC M (JAPAN) VHF 1 - 12
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Special RF signal:
NTSC 4.43 color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system
PA L 60 Hz color system 5.5/6.0/6.5 MHz sound system
UHF 13 - 62
CATV M1 - M10, S1 - S41
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LCD color television (continued)
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz)
terminals (the signal format) (These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD
panel.)
Color system PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43
Aspect ratio 16 : 9
Visible size (diagonal) 80.0 cm
Number of pixels 1366 (H) dots × 768 (V) dots
Audio power 10 W + 10 W (10% THD)
Introduction
Getting started
Speakers 60 × 120 mm 2pcs.
Input/Output terminals (1) Input Component video Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
or Phono jacks A/V
(2) Input Phono jacks A/V
(3) Input Component video Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
Phono jacks Audio L/Mono +R
(MONITOR) Output Phono jacks A/V
PC Input Mini D-sub 15 pin Analog RGB
Audio Input 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Headphone jack 3.5 mm (Diameter) stereo
Operating condition Temperature 0°C - 35°C
Humidity 20% - 80% (No moisture condensation)
Supplied accessories Owner’s manual (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (2),
Clip (1)
Basic operation
Features
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TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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